Creating something for your child that they are passionate about is truly special! This post introduces a delightful crochet pattern for a cute planet Earth that your child would love! It is crocheted with green and blue cotton yarn using a 3.5 mm hook. The result is a charming globe with distinct continents and oceans. It's perfect as a keychain, Christmas tree ornament, or even a stroller mobile. Follow along the pattern and let the magic happen!
Why love This pattern
- Adorable Design: The pattern is for crocheting a cute planet Earth, perfect for making keychains, Christmas tree decorations, or stroller mobiles..
- Educational and Fun: It’s a fun and interesting way to create a recognizable and meaningful shape.
- Customization: Each Earth will have unique color placement, making every piece one-of-a-kind.
- Useful Finished Product: The final product is not only cute but also functional, suitable for various decorative uses.
How To Crochet Planet Earth Amigurumi
Materials Needed:
- Cotton yarn in green and blue (recommended: Kol's Wo Wok Karma Cotton)
- Crochet hook (3.5 mm)
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Stuffing
Skills Needed:
- Magic circle
- Single crochet (sc)
- Increase (inc)
- Decrease (dec)
- Color changes using tapestry crochet
Pattern Instructions:
Start:
- Magic Circle:
- Use green yarn to create a magic circle.
- Make 6 single crochets (sc) into the circle.
Round 1:
- 6 increases (inc) in each stitch around.
- Total stitches: 12
Round 2-7 (Increasing):
- Continue increasing by 6 stitches each round as follows until you reach 42 stitches:
- Round 2: 1 sc, 1 inc (repeat around) → 18 stitches.
- Round 3: 1 sc, 1 inc (repeat 6 times), color change to blue for 1 sc, rest green → 18 stitches.
- Round 4:
- 2 sc, 1 inc (repeat 6 times).
- Color change mid-round to alternate between green and blue as noted, for example: 2 green, inc, 1 blue, etc. → 24 stitches.
- Round 5:
- 3 sc, 1 inc (repeat 6 times).
- Color changes for earth pattern → 30 stitches.
- Round 6:
- 4 sc, 1 inc (repeat 6 times).
- Continue color pattern → 36 stitches.
- Round 7:
- 5 sc, 1 inc (repeat 6 times).
- Use multiple color changes per round maintaining earth-like design → 42 stitches.
Round 8-12 (Body):
- Single crochet in each stitch, changing colors for the earth design:
- Round 8-10: Continue with blues and greens as needed for shaping the land and sea.
- Round 11-12: Continue with similar color swaps, keeping the number from previous round, securing the earth pattern.
Rounds for Reduction:
- Decrease rounds pattern as follows, ensuring careful color change for earth aesthetics:
- Round 13:
- 5 sc, 1 dec (repeat 6 times) → 36 stitches.
- Round 14:
- 4 sc, 1 dec (repeat 6 times) → 30 stitches.
- Round 15:
- 3 sc, 1 dec (repeat 6 times) → 24 stitches.
- Round 16:
- 2 sc, 1 dec (repeat 6 times) → 18 stitches.
- Round 17:
- 1 sc, 1 dec (repeat 6 times) → 12 stitches.
- Round 18:
- 6 decreases to close → 6 stitches.
- Round 13:
Final Step:
- Stuff the piece before closing up the final stitches completely.
- Cut yarn, weave in the ends using darning needle.
Finishing Touches:
- Ensure yarn ends are tucked.
- The earth is ready to be used as a keychain, mobile decoration, or any other purpose you have in mind.
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